On Saturday, July 1, many Americans will get a pre-Independence Day reason to celebrate when their credit score goes up without them changing a thing they’re doing. Both FICO and VantageScore have estimated that up to 20 million consumers will get a boost this ...
Shocking things that don't touch your credit score.
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Some life events seem major to you, but, because the credit bureaus couldn’t care less about them, they won’t affect your credit score. Some of these surprising things are positive and some are negative ...
Understanding your credit report is critical
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Most people are concerned with their credit score and focus strictly on the three-digit number, but there is far more to your credit profile than just the math that drives that number ...
FICO score changes may impact the effect of your medical debt on your credit
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The purpose of a credit score is to help potential creditors and lenders assess whether you’re a good risk for a loan, credit card ...
